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General Information

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Population: 2,137
Year Incorporated:1937
Did You Know? Known for its French Percheron horses, Wayne was a prominent hub of horse breeding research in the late 19th and early 20th century, led by Mark Dunham, who operated one of the earliest Percheron farms in the U.S. His home is now known as Dunham Castle.
Zip Codes:60184
Town Geo-center: 41.951032, -88.257229

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Bartlett High School
(High School)
Address:701 Schick Rd.
Bartlett, Il 60103
Phone:630-372-4700
Fax:630-372-4682
Website:www.u-46.org/bhs
Mascot:Hawks
School Colors:Dark Green/Navy Blue/White

Elgin High School
(High School)
Address:1200 Maroon Dr.
Elgin, Il 60120-8197
Phone:847-888-5100
Fax:847-888-5059
Website:www.u-46.org/ehs
Mascot:Maroons
School Colors:Maroon/Cream

South Elgin High School
(High School)
Address:760 E. Main St.
South Elgin, Il 60177
Phone:847-289-3760
Fax:847-888-7014
Website:www.u-46.org/sehs
Mascot:Storm
School Colors:Red, Navy, Silver

St. Charles East High School
(High School)
Address:1020 Dunham Rd.
St. Charles, Il 60174
Phone:630-584-1100
Fax:630-584-7451
Website:east.d303.org
Mascot:Fighting Saints
School Colors:Orange/Black

St. Charles North High School
(High School)
Address:255 Red Gate Road
St. Charles, Il 60175
Phone:630-443-5700
Fax:630-443-5707
Website:north.d303.org
Mascot:North Stars
School Colors:Royal Blue/Black

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Local Government Links

Municipal Web site
www.villageofwayne.org/
Village Board/City Council
www.villageofwayne.org/elected.php
Minutes/Agendas
www.villageofwayne.org/agendas.php
Community Calendar
www.villageofwayne.org/news.php

County Information

Kane County
Web site: www.countyofkane.org

Notable People

Marguerite Henry
Author of 59 books, including “Misty of Chincoteague,” which was the basis for the 1961 film “Misty.
Source:Wikipedia